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Colorobo
06-09-2009, 01:54 PM
Found about 30 rounds of ammo with the headstamp of 7.62 ZV 69? what is and is it corrosive? Rob

metrotps
06-09-2009, 07:30 PM
With that headstamp it should not be corrosive. That said, I always clean like all ammo is corrosive.
Your ammo is this: http://www.igman.com/ammunition/codes/Z/ZV-Czechoslovakia.html
Made in 1969.

Orlando
06-10-2009, 07:50 AM
ZV Headstamp is Zbrojovka Vlasim, = Sellier & Bellot and is corrosive ,berdan primed

brewskzilla
06-10-2009, 09:49 AM
Rule number one of firearm maintenance: Treat every bullet as though it were loaded with black powder and you'll never be suprised by unexpected pitting...

chili
06-10-2009, 07:50 PM
Rule number one of firearm maintenance: Treat every bullet as though it were loaded with black powder and you'll never be suprised by unexpected pitting...

What he said!!!!